Antique Jewelry: Victorian

Fabulous enamel-on-14K gold Egyptian-Revival pendant with faience design of pharaoh symbols and finished with 6 small rose-cut diamonds and 2 faceted rubies. Ancient carved scarab mounted to center. Circa 1880. Stamped 585 (that is, 14K). Excellent condition with beautiful patina. H 2 1/4 in. #1128

A delicate antique 22K gold Etruscan Revival cuff bracelet with central feature of ram’s head (male) and ewe’s head (female). The bracelet has ornate decoration of fine beading and scroll work (that is, granulation). The heads are linked by a hinge that rotates when the clasp on the opposite side of the bracelet is unfastened. Excellent craftsmanship with beautiful patina. Made in Italy, ca. 1880.

Circumference: 7 1/4 in. Fits an average wrist. Weight: 14 dwt. #1131

Amusing shakudo brooch with copper and gold detail featuring a woman in repose. The brooch is braced by a sterling silver mount. Made in Japan. Meiji period, ca. 1880. Excellent condition with fabulous patina.

Length: 2 3/8 in. #1120

Charming rectangular Shakudo brooch with gold and silver detail featuring a laughing man. The brooch is braced by a 12K gold mount. Made in Japan. Meiji era, ca. 1880. Excellent condition with fine patina.

Dimensions: H 7/8 x L 1 7/8 in. #1119

A delightful Shakudo brooch featuring a laughing face with exaggerated features including large copper lips as well as copper rope detail. Made in Japan. Meiji era, ca. 1880. Excellent condition with lovely patina.

Dimensions: H 3/4 x L 1 3/4 in. #1118

A fabulous antique 22K gold and enamel Renaissance Revival pendant featuring a white enamel maiden or goddess with gold goat on diamond-encrusted pedestal. Group framed by wreath with enamel, seed pearls, two large emeralds, and 2 enamel female busts. Italian, ca. 1880. Excellent condition.

H 3 1/4 x W 1 1/2 in. Weight: 25 g. #1134

English silver gilt and enamel pendant of jester, ca. 1880. Jester is set in oval with lattice, baby seed pearls, and foliate border with gilt wreaths and flora. With gilt-metal chain. A wonderful Renaissance-Revival piece. Excellent condition with nice patina.

Dimensions: 2 3/8 x W 2 in. 1093

Victorian English bug brooch, ca. 1880. Three faceted amethysts in form of bug. Wings are silver wire mounted with seed pearls. Excellent condition and nice patina.

Length: 1 3/4 in. 606

Charming English floral brooch, ca. 1860. Sterling silver and 18 kt gold encrusted with rose-cut diamonds in open pierced setting. The brooch can be converted to a pendant - a popular feature with Victorian jewelery. Excellent condition with antique patina.

Diameter: 1 3/8 in.

Unusual bar pin in silver, 18 kt gold, and enamel. Made in England, ca. 1880. Enameled jockey with riding crop on gold and diamond mount. The horse has cabochon sapphire eye. Gold heightened with silver. Excellent condition with fine patina.

Lenght: 2 1/8 in.

Victorian bracelet in 14 kt gold. Five rectangular and stationery slides with rope border and matte oval plaques, each with central miner diamond. Wide and intricate mesh links, in style of period slide chains.

Length: 7 ¼ in. Each slide: L 7/8x x W ½ x D ¼ in. Weight: 25.7 dwt

Diamond and enamel eye brooch on 18 kt gold. Made in England, ca. 1880. Oval enamel plaque with flowers on peach ground. Bordered with rose-cut diamonds. Gold edge has engraved zigzag pattern.

Traditional Victorian design without the fussiness. Pretty.

Dimensions: Height: 1 in. Width: 1 ¾ in. 878